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	01/20/2012
Good Morning Aron LATEST NEWS Futures drop after GE, Google results NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stock index futures dipped on Friday, indicating the S&P 500 may snap a three-day win streak after GE and Google results fell short of expectations and as investors eyed Greek debt talks for signs of progress. | Full Article Greece, creditors edge closer to deal January 20, 2012 08:17 AM ET ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece and its private bondholders drew closer on Friday to a bond swap deal that would prevent the country from sinking into a chaotic default and ease the euro zone's debilitating debt crisis. | Full Article GE revenue lower than expected January 20, 2012 08:37 AM ET (Reuters) - General Electric Co's fourth-quarter revenue fell short of Wall Street expectations because of slower-than-expected growth in Europe, sending its shares down 2.5 percent in premarket trading. | Full Article Analysis: Italy refunding ordeal looks a little less daunting January 20, 2012 04:33 AM ET MILAN (Reuters) - Italy's goal of refinancing some 90 billion euros of long-term debt by the end of April is beginning to look within reach after months when the weight of its debt burden looked likely to tip the euro zone even deeper into crisis. | Full Article Schlumberger posts profit jump January 20, 2012 07:56 AM ET (Reuters) - Schlumberger Ltd , the world's largest oilfield services company, reported a 36 percent rise in quarterly earnings, beating Wall Street forecasts, but it warned that Europe's debt crisis could hurt economic growth and trim oil demand. | Full Article US TOP NEWS Sharp clashes at Republican debate ahead of vote January 20, 2012 12:21 AM ET CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - Republican presidential candidates tore into each other on Thursday and Newt Gingrich snarled at the CNN moderator in a raucous debate two days before the South Carolina primary, which may decide the nomination race. | Full Article Violence keeps Syria on edge, Arab mission in doubt January 20, 2012 06:54 AM ET AMMAN (Reuters) - Scattered violence broke out on Friday in Syria, where Arab peace monitors have completed a month-long mission, ahead of Muslim prayers that are often followed by demonstrations for and against President Bashar al-Assad. | Full Article Google results fall short, rare miss hurts shares January 19, 2012 09:02 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Google Inc's quarterly results fell short of Wall Street's heightened expectations for the holiday season as declining search advertising rates contributed to a rare miss, triggering a 9 percent slide in its shares. | Full Article Insight: Top Justice officials connected to mortgage banks January 20, 2012 07:22 AM ET (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and Lanny Breuer, head of the Justice Department's criminal division, were partners for years at a Washington law firm that represented a Who's Who of big banks and other companies at the center of alleged foreclosure fraud, a Reuters inquiry shows. | Full Article U.S. shuts Megaupload.com, hackers retaliate January 20, 2012 12:42 AM ET (Reuters) - The U.S. government shut down the Megaupload.com content sharing website, charging its founders and several employees with massive copyright infringement, the latest skirmish in a high-profile battle against piracy of movies and music. | Full Article HEALTH NEWS Analysis: Goal for Alzheimer's drug by 2025 too ambitious? U.S. indoor tanning tax having mixed effects EU agency issues guideline on biosimilar MS drugs One in five American adults mentally ill in past year More labs close to deadly bird flu mutations: researcher RELATED VIDEO Inside the News: Greek Deal Hopes Lift European Sentiment Reuters Breakingviews: Bankers Rule M&A Roost FACTBOX - People, people everywhere! A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS ODDLY ENOUGH China driving schools teaching millions the art of war Full Article Year of the Dragon may burn Putin, light up for Pacino Close shave for Britain's eBay athlete Priests, farmers, lesbian truckers tweet for Sweden - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend